Description

Winitro 2.6 MG Tablet is an effective medicine to prevent and treat chest pain (angina). Angina is caused due to the narrowing of blood vessels that carries blood to the heart muscle. It is used in various forms viz. sublingual tablets, patches, sprays, injections.

Uses of Winitro 2.6 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Angina pectoris

This medicine is used for the prevention and treatment of chest pain caused due to reduced blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Angina may be stable (happens after exertion and is short lasting) or unstable (happens in an unpredicted manner and is more severe and long lasting)

Hypertension during surgeries

This medicine is used to control increased blood pressure while a major surgical procedure is performed on a patient.

Chronic anal fissures

This medicine is also used rectally to relieve pain caused due to anal fissures or tears on the wall of the rectum.

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Winitro 2.6 MG Tablet

Difficulty in breathingsevererare

Dizziness and faintingsevere

Swelling of the eyes, ears, and inside of nosesevere

Nausea and Vomiting

Headache

Comasevererare

Seizuressevererare

Change in heart rate severerare

Excessive sweating

Flushing

Severe chest painsevere

Blurred vision

Pale and clammy skin

SEVERE

Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.

RARE

Observed in a small fraction of population.

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

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Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Winitro 2.6 MG Tablet

Onset of action

The effect of this medicine can be observed within an hour of oral administration. However, this time is subject to vary depending on the route of administration. The effect of this medicine can be observed within minutes of intravenous administration and takes about 30-60 when administered topically.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 12 hours upon oral administration. This time duration is subject to variations depending on the route of administration.

Safe with alcohol?

minor

Avoid the use of alcohol while taking this medicine.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

The use of this medicine by pregnant women is not recommended unless necessary and the benefits outweigh the risks involved with use. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

The use of this medicine is not recommended by breastfeeding women unless necessary. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Winitro 2.6 MG Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Winitro 2.6 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Acute myocardial infarction

severe

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from a heart attack or heart failure. The use should be preceded by suitable clinical examinations to ensure safe and effective use.

Anemia

severe

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from anemia as the risk of adverse effects are significantly high. Appropriate dose adjustment and safety monitoring must be done in such cases.

Hypotension

severe

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients who have low blood pressure. The risk of further lowering of blood pressure and associated adverse effects are significantly high.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Winitro 2.6 MG Tablet as instructed by the doctor. The dosage form and route of administration prescribed are specific to your conditions and all related instructions should be followed while using this medicine.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

- The use of this medicine by pregnant women is not recommended unless necessary and the benefits outweigh the risks involved with use. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

- The use of this medicine is not recommended by breastfeeding women unless necessary. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

General warnings

Other diseaes

- Report the incidence of all other diseases of the heart, lung, thyroid, kidney, liver etc to the doctor before receiving this medicine. All these conditions should be taken into consideration to ensure safe and effective use of this medicine.

Fall in blood pressure

- Use of this medicine can cause a fall in blood pressure in general and may make you feel dizzy especially while getting up from lying or sitting position (Postural hypotension).

Drowsiness

- Use of this medicine can cause drowsiness and affect the ability to drive or operate heavy machinery. Refrain from performing tasks that require a high level of mental alertness after taking this medicine.

Withdrawal symptoms

- Use of this medicine should not be stopped abruptly as the patient is likely to experience some discomfort.

Chest pain due to other reasons

- Use of this medicine to treat chest pain associated with other causes like Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (enlarged heart muscles) is not recommended. The pain may worsen if this medicine is used.

Nitrate free interval

- The likelihood of development of drug tolerance is very high if this medicine is taken very regularly. A minimal amount of nitrate free time to avoid tolerance is 10-12 hr/day. The tolerance developed is in general for nitrates and may affect other medicines containing nitrates (cross-tolerance).

Methemoglobinemia

- Use of this medicine may affect the red blood cells and cause changes in the hemoglobin resulting in blue colored skin, headache, fatigue, lack of energy etc. Use of this medicine should be discontinued if any such signs and symptoms are experienced.

Form and route of administration

- This medicine is available in many forms which can be administered via different routes. You are advised to not change the form and route of administration without consulting a doctor

Allergy to other components

- Other components present along with different forms of this medicine may potentially cause an allergic reaction or adverse effects in some people. The intravenous form may contain dextrose and should be carefully administered in diabetics. Similarly, the oral form may contain lactose and may cause an allergic reaction in lactose intolerant people.

Other details

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine works by relaxing the blood vessels and by reducing the workload on the heart.

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